Chinese

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eight
to divide; minute; (a measure word)
to divide; minute; (a measure word); (a unit of leng)
 
to eat till full; satisfied
trad. (八分飽)
simp. (八分饱)
 
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Etymology

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This may have its origin in the Analects:

子曰:「君子食無求飽居無求安。」 [Classical Chinese, trad.]
子曰:「君子食无求饱居无求安。」 [Classical Chinese, simp.]
From: The Analects of Confucius, c. 475 – 221 BCE, translated based on James Legge's version
Zǐyuē: “Jūnzǐ shíwúqiúbǎo, jūwúqiú'ān.” [Pinyin]
The Master said, “He who aims to be a man of complete virtue in his food does not seek to gratify his appetite, nor in his dwelling place does he seek the appliances of ease.”

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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八分飽

  1. eighty-percent full (after having a meal)

Usage notes

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“Eating until one's belly is eight parts (out of ten) full” often indicates a healthy habit of self-imposed caloric restriction.

See also

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